Chateau Magdelaine (Futures Pre-Sale) 2010

"Plump, with a big core of plum and cherry. Long and silky, with a weighty finish. Typically two-thirds from calcaire and one-third from clay, but equal parts in 2010 due to replanting of some blocks.
Barrel Sample: 94-97 Points "

97 Points

Wine Spectator

"Normally one of the most elegant, kirsch-laden wines of the appellation, this property (owned by the Moueix family) has produced an opaque purple-hued 2010 revealing lots of minerality intermixed with deep, black raspberry and black cherry fruit, a rich, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and abundant tannin. Along with the 2009, the dense 2010 is one of the richest Magdelaines I have ever tasted. However, it will require patience, so cellar it for 5-6 years and enjoy it over the following two decades.
Barrel Sample: 92-94 Points "

94 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Loads of chocolate and dark fruits here with hints of roses. The quality of the tannins is so beautiful with a silky texture and a long subtle fruit. Burgundian quality of tannins.
Barrel Sample: 93-94 Points "

94 Points

James Suckling

"As often, Magdelaine is a wine that is on the austere side, emphasizing minerality but not showing much at this stage. The acidity is tight, opening slowly to blackcurrant flavors.
Barrel Sample: 90-92 Points "

92 Points

Wine Enthusiast

"Deep purple-ruby. Fresh plum, cassis, sweet spices and coffee on the perfumed nose. Then big and rich on the palate, with a fleshy mouthfeel to the ripe red fruit and mineral flavors lifted by an intriguing note of white pepper. Finishes moderately long and smooth. Although I love Magdelaine's refined charm and rarely find the wine as light as some other critics do, I do think this version is almost too delicate.
Barrel Sample: 88-91 Points "

91 Points

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